Salads and Dressings

“I am planning to have a Russian party, please, advise what I should serve?” – this is the most frequent question about Russian cuisine. And here, first comes most known salads – “Olivier” and so called “Selyodka pod shuboy” (“Herring under a fur coat”). Olivier salad has become so popular in Europe, that it is even called Russian in some countries. But for sure, modern Russian cuisine has made a step forward and, except these 2 salads, a wide choice of different salads will be offered to you. Greens, vegetables, all kinds of meats and fish, eggs and cheese are basic ingredients for various ideas Russian cooks had and still have.